cruise control FORD E SERIES 2024 Owners Manual

Introduction
About This Manual..........................................7
Perchlorate.........................................................7
Ford Credit..........................................................7
Replacement Parts Recommendation.............................................................................8
Special Notices................................................8
Mobile Communications Equipment...........................................................................10
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle..................11
Data Privacy
Data Privacy.....................................................14
Service Data.....................................................15
Event Data........................................................15
Connected Vehicle Data..............................16
Emergency Call System Data....................16
Environment
Protecting the Environment.......................17
At a Glance
Instrument Panel...........................................18
Child Safety
General Information.....................................20
Installing Child Restraints..........................22
Booster Seats.................................................26
Child Restraint Positioning........................28
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation.................................30
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................31
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................33
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................33
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................34
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................34
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation.................................35
Driver and Passenger Airbags..................36
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator......40
Airbag Disposal...............................................41
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................42
Remote Control.............................................42
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................44
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................45
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................47
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel..................48
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control............................................48
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl..........................................................48
Information Display Control.....................49
Horn...................................................................49
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.......................................50
Windshield Washers....................................50
Lighting
General Information......................................51
Lighting Control..............................................51
Autolamps.......................................................52
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................52
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Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................103
Using Stability Control..............................104
Parking Aids
Rear View Camera......................................105
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control..............................106
Switching Cruise Control On and Off........................................................................106
Setting the Cruise Control Speed.........106
Canceling the Set Speed..........................107
Resuming the Set Speed..........................107
Cruise Control Indicators..........................107
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................107
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.......................................................114
Lane Keeping System.................................115
Steering............................................................118
Pre-Collision Assist......................................118
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................122
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................127
Recommended Towing Weights...........128
Essential Towing Checks..........................129
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......135
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance................136
Economical Driving.....................................136
Breaking-In.....................................................137
Driving Through Water...............................137
Floor Mats.......................................................137
Roadside Emergencies
Hazard Flashers...........................................139
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................139
Transporting the Vehicle..........................140
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance..................................142
Post-Collision Braking...............................143
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................143
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............144
In California (U.S. Only)............................145
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................146
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................147
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.........................................................................148
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).........................................................................148
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).........................................................................149
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................150
Changing a Fuse..........................................159
Maintenance
General Information....................................161
Opening and Closing the Hood...............161
Under Hood Overview...............................162
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................163
Engine Oil Check..........................................163
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................164
Changing the Engine Air Filter................165
Engine Coolant Check...............................165
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.........................................................................170
Brake Fluid Check.........................................172
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SYMBOLS USED ON YOUR
VEHICLE
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Airbag
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Blower motor
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front fog lamps
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Cruise control. See Cruise Control (page 106).O
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 51).P
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING: Do not adjust thesteering wheel when your vehicle ismoving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 76).
1.Unlock the steering column.
2.Adjust the steering wheel to theposition you prefer.
3.Lock the steering column.
CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL
See Using Adaptive Cruise Control(page 107).
CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: CRUISE CONTROL
See What Is Cruise Control (page 106).
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WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators alert you to a vehicle conditionthat may become serious. Some lampsilluminate when you start your vehicle tomake sure they work. If any lamps remainon after starting your vehicle, refer to therespective system warning lamp for furtherinformation.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and operate thesame as a warning lamp but do notilluminate when you start your vehicle.
Airbag Warning Lamp
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, continuesto flash or remains on when theengine is running, this indicates amalfunction. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLamp
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. Your vehiclecontinues to have normal braking withoutthe anti-lock brake system function. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, itindicates a malfunction. Switchoff all unnecessary electricalequipment and have an authorized dealercheck the system immediately.
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehiclewith the warning lamp on is dangerous.A significant decrease in brakingperformance may occur. It may take youlonger to stop your vehicle. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Driving extended distances with theparking brake engaged can cause brakefailure and the risk of personal injury.
Note:Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and willilluminate when:
•You apply the parking brake with theignition on.
•Your vehicle has a brake fault or lowbrake fluid level, regardless of parkingbrake position.
If the lamp illuminates while youare moving, you may have theparking brake applied. Be surethat the parking brake is off.Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible if the lampcontinues to illuminate.
Cruise Control Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
See What Is Cruise Control(page 106).
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when you switch onthe left or right directionindicator or the hazard warningflasher. If the indicators stay on or flashfaster, check for a burned out bulb.
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Vehicle Info
Vehicle Info
Gauge View
Digital Speedometer
Engine Information
Maintenance Monitor
Transmission Temp
•Engine Information - Shows engine hours, engine idle hours and engine oil temp andoil life.
Settings
Settings
Turn On or OffDriver Alert
Select Your SettingPre-Collision
Select Your SettingCruiseControl
Select Your SettingGauge Selec-tion
Select Your SettingLightingVehicleAdvancedSettingsLocks
FordPass
Windows
Wiper Controls
Select Your SettingUnitsDispl.SettingsTemperature
Tire Pressure
Language
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WHAT IS CRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control lets you maintain a setspeed without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal.
Requirements
Use cruise control when the vehicle speedis greater than 20 mph (30 km/h).
SWITCHING CRUISE CONTROL
ON AND OFF
WARNING: Do not use cruisecontrol on winding roads, in heavy trafficor when the road surface is slippery. Thiscould result in loss of vehicle control,serious injury or death.
The cruise controls are on the steeringwheel. See Cruise Control (page 48).
Switching Cruise Control On
Press the button.
Switching Cruise Control Off
Press the button when thesystem is in standby mode.
The system also turns off when you switchthe ignition off.
Note:The set speed erases when youswitch the system off.
SETTING THE CRUISE
CONTROL SPEED
WARNING: When you are goingdownhill, your vehicle speed couldincrease above the set speed. Thesystem does not apply the brakes.
Drive to the speed you prefer.
Press either button to set thecurrent speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Note:The indicator changes color in theinformation display.
Changing the Set Speed
Press and release the button toincrease the set speed in smallincrements.
Press and hold the button to accelerate.Release the button when you reach yourpreferred speed.
Press and release the button todecrease the set speed in smallincrements.
Press and hold the button to decelerate.Release the button when you reach yourpreferred speed.
Note: If you accelerate by pressing theaccelerator pedal, the set speed does notchange. When you release the acceleratorpedal, your vehicle returns to the speed thatyou previously set.
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CANCELING THE SET SPEED
Press the button, or tap thebrake pedal to cancel the setspeed.
Note:The system remembers the setspeed.
Note:The system cancels if the vehiclespeed drops below 10 mph (16 km/h) underthe set speed when driving uphill.
RESUMING THE SET SPEED
Press the button.
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATORS
Illuminates when you switch thesystem on.
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not use adaptivecruise control on winding roads, in heavytraffic or when the road surface isslippery. This could result in loss ofvehicle control, serious injury or death.
WARNING: Pay close attention tochanging road conditions such asentering or leaving a highway, on roadswith intersections or roundabouts, roadswithout visible lanes of travel, roads thatare unpaved, or steep slopes. Failure tofollow this instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Do not use the systemin poor visibility, for example fog, heavyrain, spray or snow.
WARNING: Do not use the systemwhen towing a trailer that hasaftermarket electronic trailer brakecontrols. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not use tire sizesother than those recommended becausethis can affect the normal operation ofthe system. Failure to do so may resultin a loss of vehicle control, which couldresult in serious injury.
WARNING: The system may notdetect stationary or slow movingvehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).
WARNING: The system does notdetect pedestrians or objects in the road.
WARNING: The system does notdetect oncoming vehicles in the samelane.
WARNING: The system is not acrash warning or avoidance system.
WARNING: Do not use the systemwith a snow plow blade installed.
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The system adjusts your vehicle speed tomaintain the set gap between you and thevehicle in front of you in the same lane.You can select four gap settings.
The system uses a radar sensor thatprojects a beam directly in front of yourvehicle.
The adaptive cruise controls are on thesteering wheel.
Switching Adaptive Cruise ControlOn
Press and release the button.
The indicator, current gap settingand set speed appear in theinformation display.
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed
Drive to your preferred speed.
Press and release either button.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The indicator, current gap setting and setspeed appear in the information display.
A vehicle graphic illuminates if there is avehicle detected in front of you.
Note:When adaptive cruise control isactive, the speedometer may vary slightlyfrom the set speed displayed in theinformation display.
Following a Vehicle
WARNING: When following avehicle that is braking, your vehicle doesnot always decelerate quickly enough toavoid a crash without driver intervention.Apply the brakes when necessary. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
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